New GFX - BSOD

TheSkateyBird said:
Is there anything else I can do to rule out other components? As previously mentioned, the download speeds around where I live are appalling so UBCD will take around an hour to download. Might as well do what I can to solve the issue while waiting.
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Just get Memtest86+ on its own then. Will save a load of time.
 
Ok, I'll do that. I was just rummaging through the Event Viewer when another BSOD struck. This time however the stop error was different, so I photographed it:

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Downloading Memtest X86 now...
 
260k-2048m. The second pass is taking double that so far, 30 minutes in and the second pass is 70% using the same amount as the first.

Just passed 80% and all ram is now being used.
 
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Right, just finished an hour run of Memtest with 2 1/2 Pass and 0 Errors. I know that this may not be the ideal amount of time to run Memtest I assume that it's fine as my RAM is only 5 months old and has never been an issue before.
 
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That seems fine. I think its either due to some sort of software or driver issue, the power supply isn't up to the job/faulty or there is a problem with the card itself.

What edition of Windows 7 do you have? Also is it 32bit or 64bit?

How long did you run Furmark? or what ever MSI call it.
 
I know its a pain in the backside but a full reinstall of the os may fix it as this is what ocuk will say. If your not happy with it return it under the dsr not as faulty as they charge u for testing if found not faulty or works during their magical testing phase in the magic test rig.
 
I personally can't see the PSU being the issue but you never know.
I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. I ran Kombuster for 1 minute 30 ish purely to give a demonstration of the temperatures the card reaches. I have had it running for longer previously but no BSOD occurred.

@tipsy

I understand that it may fix it, it's just the "may" part. May fix it doesn't encourage me to spend well over 24 hours re-installing games and programs.
And I want to try and rule out all possibilities before considering return the card.

As previously mention earlier in the thread would I be able to install my Windows 7 OEM on a 2.5" portable HDD if I gutted the enclosure and connected it to my PC?
If the issue persists it's the card, if not I will need to re-installed Windows 7 on my WD HDD.
 
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Well going from a 9500GT to a 6770 will be an increase in stress on the PSU, how old is the PSU as when they age they provide less power.

Is there a time limit on Kombuster? If not run it for an hour, if there is get Furmark installed.

I agree with tipsy, a reinstall would be a good idea if all else fails. I could post you a spare hard drive if you like for the cost of the postage along with a USB stick to install Windows with quickly.

If you want to go down the DSR route you must contact them within 7 working days of the day you received the item, you don't have to state a reason and they can't charge you anything. They must provide you with a full refund, you just pay for the return postage.
 
My PSU is no more than 3 months old. There is no time limit on Kombuster so I'll leave it running for longer this time.

TheSkateyBird said:
Would I be able to install my Windows 7 OEM on a 2.5" portable HDD if I gutted the enclosure and connected it to my PC?
If the issue persists it's the card, if not I will need to re-installed Windows 7 on my WD HDD.
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Is this possible?
 
TheSkateyBird said:
I personally can't see the PSU being the issue but you never know.
I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit. I ran Kombuster for 1 minute 30 ish purely to give a demonstration of the temperatures the card reaches. I have had it running for longer previously but no BSOD occurred.

@tipsy

I understand that it may fix it, it's just the "may" part. May fix it doesn't encourage me to spend well over 24 hours re-installing games and programs.
And I want to try and rule out all possibilities before considering return the card.

As previously mention earlier in the thread would I be able to install my Windows 7 OEM on a 2.5" portable HDD if I gutted the enclosure and connected it to my PC?
If the issue persists it's the card, if not I will need to re-installed Windows 7 on my WD HDD.
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You don't have to reinstall everything. You install Windows, install the latest drivers for your motherboard and graphics card. Install one game maybe and test it. Should take no longer than an hour to an hour an half. That or partition off a space of your current drive, but this has its risks so pays to backup.

If you still get issues then you just plug in your old hard drive and thats fine.

TheSkateyBird said:
Is this possible?
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Yes or as previously offered I can lend you something for the cost of the postage.

Idleman said:
@Speed

See post *10

His psu is more than sufficient.
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Could still be the issue if it is faulty, his new GPU consumes approx twice as much power. However as it is 3 months old I'd say its likely the drivers.
 
By the sounds of things I'll stick with trying it on this scared 2.5" drive as last experience with partitions wasn't the most desirable.

I'll have a go with the 2.5" drive in a little while, just going to give Kombuster another 30 minutes or so. Then I'll install Windows 7, driver ect and a game play for an hour or so, see what happens.
 
Good plan, I'm not a fan of messng with partitions on boot drives either.

Make sure you download and install the latest motherboard drivers as well as the latest AMD drivers for your card.

Theres also no need to activate the copy of Windows, think they give you 30 days.
 
Quick question before I begin, will I need to install Windows Updates (as most of them are security related)? I already have the most up to date motherboard and graphics drivers on a flash drive and I will not be connected to the internet so there is no risk of viruses.
 
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